Glen Alpine (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and recently confirmed residential locations monitored by Districts indicates that the suburb of Glen Alpine has an estimated residency of 4,601 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 172 residents (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 4,429 citizens. The figures are derived from a resident headcount of 4,432, modeled by Districts using the ABS demographic release from June 2025 and 6 validated new addresses verified after the Census. This headcount translates to a density of 858 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed across other areas evaluated by Districts. The upward trend was largely supported by arrivals from abroad, who represented approximately 56% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is characterized by high skill levels, particularly in key service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4% and an estimated annual job expansion rate of 5.1%, calculated using Districts statistical data. Active workers numbered 2,485 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor engagement is close to the metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census records show a high proportion of home-based workers at 42.2%, though this may reflect pandemic-era lockdowns.

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Tax office statistics at the postcode level from the financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Glen Alpine earn a median income of $63,051, with an average income of $72,364. This exceeds national figures, and compares to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the financial year 2023 baseline, current earnings are estimated at $69,558 (median) and $79,832 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household income at the 93rd percentile ($2,669 weekly), whereas personal earnings are lower at the 64th percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of the adult population (1,417 individuals) earn within the - range, which aligns with the regional distribution of in this bracket. High-earning households are common, with bringing in more than weekly, which underpins demand for premium retail and service options. After paying for housing, residents keep of their earnings, demonstrating substantial discretionary wealth and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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According to the last Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of Glen Alpine consisted of 98.5% single-family homes and 1.5% other property types like townhouses or flats, compared to metropolitan Sydney where houses represent 55.9% and alternative dwellings represent 44.1%. Home ownership stands out, with 41.3% owning their homes outright, while the remaining homes are held under a mortgage (50.5%) or rented (8.2%). The typical monthly home loan payment was $2,167, well below the metropolitan average of $2,427, whereas the typical weekly rent was recorded at $570, exceeding the metropolitan average of $470. Compared to national statistics, local home loan payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 91.1% of local households, consisting of 49.4% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent arrangements. The remaining 8.9% are non-family households, with single-person living arrangements accounting for 8.1% and group share houses representing 1.0%. The average household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes present areas for development, as university graduation rates (25.9%) are notably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap and potential focus area for learning programs. Among tertiary qualified residents, bachelor degrees are most common at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate studies (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational qualifications are popular, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificate courses (22.8%).

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Public transit options include 34 active transport stops located within the suburb of Glen Alpine, consisting of bus services. These stops support 15 unique routes, which provide a total of 339 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 154 meters from their nearest transit point. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private vehicles remain the primary travel mode at 93%. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 42.2%, work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.

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A review of local health data shows favorable outcomes across the suburb of Glen Alpine, based on mortality statistics and chronic disease trends compiled by Districts, with low rates of common illnesses across both youth and elderly demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 56% of the population (~2,554 people), compared to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Glen Alpine is higher than in most comparable areas, with 28.3% of the local population born outside of Australia and 23.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 67.9% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Glen Alpine is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 (16.3%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (9.6%) than the metropolitan average. The representation of the 55 - 64 cohort is also higher than the national benchmark of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.6% to 4.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 17.6% to 16.3%, and the 25 to group has decreased from to . Looking toward demographic forecasts suggest notable changes in the age profile, with the to cohort expected to increase by people (), growing from to .

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Glen Alpine currently has an estimated 216 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 178 children aged 0-2 and 117 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 55% by 2041 (to approximately 334 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 501. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.